About this Program
- College: Agricultural and Life Sciences
- Credits: 15, completed with minimum grades of C and a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA in the minor
- Related Food Science and Human Nutrition Programs
The food science minor is open to all students at the university.
Courses for the minor can have prerequisites.
Required Courses
Suggested Courses
More suitable for students with minimal science backgrounds.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FOS 2001 | Man's Food | 3 |
| FOS 3042 | Introductory Food Science | 3 |
| FOS 4202 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| FOS 4722C | Quality Control in Food Systems | 3 |
| FOS 4731 | Government Regulations and the Food Industry | 2 |
| FOS 4936 | Topics in Food Science (HAACP Systems) | 2 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Optional Courses
More suitable for students with extensive science backgrounds.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AOM 4062 | Principles of Food Engineering | 4 |
| FOS 4222 | Food Microbiology | 3 |
| FOS 4222L | Food Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
| FOS 4311 | Food Chemistry | 3 |
| FOS 4311L | Food Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| FOS 4321C | Food Analysis | 4 |
| FOS 4427C | Principles of Food Processing | 4 |
| FOS 4522C | Seafood Technology | 3 |